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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1931
Page
3
Governor speaker recounts how the Louisiana Purchase built South Dakota from a treeless plains frontier to a thriving agricultural and mineral state. He highlights farming, seed production, livestock and dairy, fruit orchards, mining in the Black Hills, and the role of roads, bridges, and industry in future growth.
Avon Feb 4 Mrs Jame Hs previously Bon Homme county treasurer and city official was named as a treasurer after her husband died. She had been appointed to finish his term and was elected in 1927 and again in 1926 to serve ten more years in the position.
Mitchell is to be on the Columbian Milwaukee transcontinental flyer soon after mid February. M. F. Patton, former Mitchell chamber of commerce president, was notified by W. F. Cody, Mason City division freight and passenger agent. The train will reach Mitchell from Chicago via Sioux City and then proceed to Aberdeen, the same train now routed through the Twin Cities to the west coast.
Albert Einstein visits Mount Wilson as Dr. Walter S. Adams explains how stellar distances can be derived from true candlepower. By comparing light output and observed brightness, astronomers determine a star’s distance, using the relation that light dims with the square of distance and stellar composition reveals candlepower through light analysis.
Pierre February report notes Firesteel Oil Company of Firesteel formed with 15000 capital stock. Incorporators include A. L. Holt John Streyle and H Holeworth all of Firesteel. Black Hills Sheep Ranches Inc of Rapid City files articles with 1500 shares no par value. Directors: E J Smith Scenic SD and E O Biekre L L Kelling Minneapolis. Yale special report: primary room girls enjoyed party with teacher Miss Wright as guest.
Madison fire department plans a banquet this month to honor members who served in 1900 or earlier. About 20 eligible veterans may attend as guests. A commemorative program includes talks by the pioneer firemen about past service.
A state auditor reported a $4,873 shortage in Dewey county treasurer G. J. Waterbury's term from 1923 to 1927. The unaccounted funds come from state warrants for highway maintenance and county schools for 1925 and 1926, with no receipts issued. Some warrants were cashed at banks and Waterbury received cashier’s checks totaling about $2,000.
Workmen start wrecking two buildings in Mitchell business district to clear the way for a new Kresge store. A Kresge representative oversees the razing and will supervise construction of the new building. The contract calls for clearing of the site.
A state owned coal mine in Adams county South Dakota has the underground fire brought under control enough to not endanger current operations. A legislative committee noted fires in other nearby mines and recommended continued operation until coal is exhausted or a sale is possible. Governor Warren Green appointed I Soh n of Huron as temporary superintendent. The report also mentions a University of Minnesota project to build a 530000 cc skating rink and a 40000 golf course.
Pierre, Feb. 4. Appointment of six members of the state game and fish commission by Governor Warren Green awaits action on a bill to provide overlapping terms. The plan starts with two two-year, two four-year, and two six-year appointments, then six-year terms with two expiring every two years. Current terms have expired. the governor will wait for final passage of the measure.
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